Tuesday, January 13, 2026

COMMENTARY

Bangladesh Election System is NOT Transparent

Ghulam M. Suhrawardi - 0
Image credit: iStock   by Ghulam Suhrawardi The electoral system in Bangladesh has been called “a ritual of democracy,” but more than a ritual, it is a...
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Pakistan and Azerbaijan Forge Stronger Digital Ties

Muhammad Wasama Khalid - 0
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have moved decisively to deepen their collaboration in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The two nations, recognizing the transformative potential of...
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Quiet India–Bangladesh NSA Meeting: Heading for a Reset in Dhaka?

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Doval-Rahman meeting on the sidelines of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi   The quiet, undramatic meeting between India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval...
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July Massacre of Bangladesh and Verdict of International Crimes Tribunal

Hari Prasad Shrestha - 0
This paper illustrates the dreadful tragedy of extra judical killing, torture, disappearances of thousands of people by security forces in Bangladesh during the...
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Pre-Planned Celebrations: A Window Into Electoral Engineering

Ameer Zaman - 0
As the vote-counting process began in Bihar, one peculiar scene unfolded hundreds of miles away in New Delhi: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters...
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Bangladesh’s Ports Debate: Efficiency or Rent Entrenchment?

Ghulam M. Suhrawardi - 0
Image ref 153192135. Shutterstock  New Mooring Container Terminal Bangladesh’s ports exist at a paradoxical crossroads of sovereignty and survival. Chattogram Port, where ships arrive and...
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Shifting Paradigms: MbS positions Saudi Arabia as a global powerhouse

James M. Dorsey - 0
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington this week, he shifted multiple paradigms. In an increasingly multilateral world, Mr. Bin Salman, backed by...
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The Betrayal of Arab Leaders: Perpetuated Animosities and Wars

Mahboob A. Khawaja - 0
“War provides an outlet for every evil element in man’s nature. It enfranchises cupidity and greed gives a charter to petty tyranny, glorifies cruelty...
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India, Bangladesh, and the Post-Hasina Crossroads: A Region Faces Its Fault Lines

Ghulam M. Suhrawardi - 0
  The gaffitti on the structure where Sheikh Mujibur's huge idol once stood. Image credit: South Asia Journal archives. In the latest episode of The J-Z...
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Hasina’s Problematic Extradition and Bangladesh’s Diplomatic Compliance

Taj Hashmi - 0
India pursues a hegemonic foreign policy toward its smaller neighbours, while Bangladesh has adopted a compliant foreign policy in its relations with India since...
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BLOG

The party is over: Why Hasina supporters didn’t protest deposed premier’s death sentence

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By Kazim Alam Analysts say former premier Sheikh Hasina turned her party into a vehicle of patronage during her 15 years in power. The streets of...
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Nepal’s Constitutional Interregnum: Legitimacy and the Fragility of Democratic Renewal

South Asian Voices - 0
Nepal’s current political moment reflects longstanding concerns about institutional legitimacy and the rule of law amid the evolution of its constitutional framework. The convergence of mass...
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Bangladesh plans to execute its former leader. There’s one big thing in the way: India

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Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on April 23, 2024. Munir Uz Zaman/AFP/Getty Images Rhea Mogul She was once cast as a secular heroine, the...
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SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: India’s Maritime Security Achievements and Way Forward

South Asian Voices - 0
Earlier this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a new, expanded maritime vision for India during a visit to Mauritius, dubbed MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic...
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Modi courts Putin with an eye on Trump’s disapproval

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SHANTHIE MARIET D’SOUZA It may be no more than an annual ritual: the Indian Prime Minister and the Russian President meeting each other alternately in...
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Maldives President likely to visit Sri Lanka in December: eyes on tourism, trade deals

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ECONOMYNEXT – Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit Sri Lanka in the second week of December on an official invitation of his...
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Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

The Conversation - 0
For over a century, Hollywood has tended to portray Muslim men through a remarkably narrow lens: as terrorists, villains or dangerous outsiders. From shows such...
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Afghanistan seeks alternative trade route with India

The Tribune - 0
A view of Chabahar port, Iran. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS   KABUL: Afghanistan's Taliban government urged India on Thursday to scale up trade and open cargo hubs in...
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Muslim civil rights group sues Texas governor after terrorist accusation

Religion News Service - 0
(RNS) — The federal lawsuit argues that Abbott improperly used his office to target the domestic nonprofit without due process and in violation of federal...
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Journalist Rana Ayyub in danger in India: 10 NGOs unite to demand immediate action from police

Reporters Without Borders - 0
In an open letter sent on 19 November 2025, to the Navi Mumbai police commissioner, ten NGOs — including Reporters Without Borders (RSF) —...
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